Congratulations are in order for RAYE.
For, the singer-songwriter has scored her first #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart with seismic smash ‘Escapism. (ft. 070 Shake).’
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Renowned for her commanding hooks on collaborative tracks and penning anthems for the likes of Beyonce, ‘Escapism.’ has seen the British belle earn breakout success in her own right and on her own terms.
Indeed, she’s achieved the feat less than a year after setting sail on a new journey as an independent artist.
An inescapable viral hit, the TikTok favorite amassed 5.6 million streams in the UK this week to snatch the top spot.
Reacting to the news, RAYE said:
“We are Number 1 in the UK! It’s the first Number 1 of the year, it’s my first Number 1 in my life. I’m an independent artist, this is sickening! “This is proof [you should] back yourself, no matter what. Thank you, this is mad. These are happy tears!”
RAYE’s debut album ‘My 21st Century Blues’ arrives on February 3.
Who????? Diva dunno this nobody bish💅🏾
It’s sad that this situation had to end up with a death. No negotiation with the person whatsoever? How about a phone call
Go girl, well deserved and about damn time
This album is about to be crazy! I just know it. Escapism is my favorite song right now then Hard out here. She definitely knows what she’s doing. Go RAYE!
This song is fiyah! i can feel the hiphop influence.